Cresfort Capital is an investment firm that takes a long term approach to financial performance and company culture. We partner with existing owners and managers to develop best practices in operations, sales, technology, and marketing to grow their businesses and build successful teams.
Cresfort Capital makes investments in companies where we are able to come alongside entrepreneurs and teams looking to professionalize and grow. We look for established businesses in compelling industries that have opportunities for scale, partner with or augment the teams in place to create new opportunities, and execute on a plan for successful long term growth. Whether it is creating systems of accountability, building or implementing useful technology, or focusing on a culture of ambition, we have the experience and track record to show where we can go together. We enjoy finding opportunities to add value and do not typically invest as financial partners without a path to add value. We do not have fixed timelines or scheduled exit requirements, which gives us flexibility and a long term perspective.
Five operating businesses across e-commerce, energy services, logistics, construction services and consumer packaged goods.
WillyGoat is an industry-leading commercial playground equipment e-commerce dealership focused on providing top customer service. Serving churches, schools, municipalities, and other small businesses and non-profits, WillyGoat boasts a vast catalog and the delivery, installation, and communications to back it up across the contiguous US.
Pel-State Services is a premier oilfield partner specializing in dependable logistics and industrial lubricant distribution. Built to support exploration operators, drilling contractors, and production facilities throughout the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville basins, the company pairs an extensive product inventory with a dedicated bulk delivery fleet to keep active sites running without disruption.
Monroe Warehouse Solutions is Northeast Louisiana’s largest public warehousing provider, delivering fast, dependable commercial storage tailored to the regional paper industry. Headquartered in Monroe, the facility pairs expansive square footage with responsive freight handling to ensure local mills, converters, and distributors keep their products moving on schedule.
Budget Glass Company is a trusted, custom glass contractor dedicated to providing reliable, affordable repair and installation services. Serving homeowners, local builders, and commercial property managers, the Richmond-based shop pairs high-volume, same-day residential window repairs with the precision glazing and dedicated crew coordination required to execute full-scale commercial storefront installations across Central Virginia.
NU/KE Hydration is a purpose-driven sports beverage brand dedicated to providing clean, straightforward electrolyte replenishment for young athletes. Headquartered in Madison, Mississippi, the company pairs its premium, caffeine-free formulas—crafted without artificial dyes, synthetic flavors, or excess sugar—with a community-focused mission to give parents and schools a healthier way to fuel the next generation of competitors.
Team
Partner
Jim leads Cresfort Capital with a hands-on approach to operations, marketing, and financial management in all portfolio investments. After beginning his career in commercial banking in lending and analysis, he moved into the CFO role of an oilfield services and warehousing business before founding Cresfort Capital. He received his BA from University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife and three daughters.
Associate
Alex McClellan joined Cresfort Capital in 2025 and is an Associate focused on portfolio operations and deal origination. Previously, Alex was at Totality Ventures, where he originated new investment opportunities across a broad range of industries, including software and IT services. Prior to Totality, Alex worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wipfli Corporate Finance. Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Auburn University.
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